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Although this could very well be a picture of me finding a new treasure at a favorite nursery, it's actually an illustration by David Catrow for a children's book called Plantzilla.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Sorticulture Part One

when posting about an event like this, I usually try to sort vendors out a bit more but Sorticulture had so many cool offerings that I'll just drag you along with me on my random path through the various booths.

Many of the beds around the park were bedded out with this hot colortcombination bedded out. Not visible in this picture but present in many of the beds was dark purple coleus as well. The banners fit right in and along with the bright beds set the mood for the day.

I'll end this first Sorticulture post with this amazing mosaic pot. Unfortunately, I don't remember the artist's name. Please let me know if you do as I'd love to give her credit for this intricate and beautifully done piece.

Look at all of those tiny pieces and artful shading. Oh the patience!

Notice that even the inside of the upper part of the pot is done. Don't think I'd put a plant in this, would you?

Stay tuned for more fun from Everett! Happy Solstice! The days start getting shorter again.

Your post reminded me how much I enjoyed this event last year. I'll try to go again next year. Just approaching the park with all the beautiful beds and colorful banners make one smile with joy. Hard to pick a favorite: can I have one of each?

About Me

Why Outlaw Gardener? I like to break the rules of good taste, plant placement, and plant hardiness. Also, I have received periodic "love notes" from the city code enforcement officer telling me that my parking strip plants encroach on the city's right-of-way. When expressing my distress over the latest such notice, I exclaimed to my pal Loree (Danger Garden) "I'm an outlaw gardener!" To which she replied,"That would be a good name for a blog."
My first gardens were in Southeast Alaska (zone 3.)I do miss the beauty and community of small-town Alaska but I don't take for granted for a moment how wonderful it is to garden in zone 8.